Five Human Activities That Artificial Intelligence Cannot Replace in the Age of AI
D. O. Teshayeva
Second-year student, Bukhara State University, Korakul Academic Lyceum
Abstract: In the era of global development, artificial intelligence has already become an integral part of human needs. This is because people are increasingly relying on AI assistance to perform various tasks in their daily lives. However, before allowing this process to continue, it is essential to pay attention to activities that can be performed without the involvement of artificial intelligence. This article analyzes the importance of human skills that artificial intelligence cannot completely replace, including empathy, creativity, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and leadership abilities.
Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI, globalization, activity, internet, ChatGPT, technology.
The 21st century is emerging as a period of unprecedented technological advancement in human history. In particular, the rapid development of artificial intelligence is having a significant impact on human labor, thinking, and everyday life.
As the demand for artificial intelligence increases, numerous features have been developed on AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Gemini to make people’s lives easier. For example, features such as “make a plan,” “help me write,” “analyze images,” and “brainstorm” on ChatGPT, as well as “talk things out with Gemini,” “study smarter with Gemini,” and “generate custom images in seconds” on the Gemini platform, enable people to achieve results with less effort. The “Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence,” adopted by UNESCO on November 23, 2021, provides comprehensive coverage of the economic, social, and political benefits of artificial intelligence technologies. The document highlights the need for AI assistance in international cooperation and international conferences. Furthermore, another important capability of artificial intelligence is predicting future events. The Graphcast model, developed by Google DeepMind researchers in 2023, makes it possible to forecast weather conditions up to 10 days in advance.
Despite the numerous benefits of artificial intelligence technologies, they can limit human activities in certain fields. At the same time, there are certain activities performed by humans that artificial intelligence cannot completely replace. For example, in professions such as teaching, medicine, psychology, leadership, and creative work, human emotions, experience, and individual approaches are of great importance. A teacher not only provides students with knowledge but also supports and motivates them. A doctor, in turn, understands a patient’s condition and treats them with compassion. Furthermore, a psychologist can understand a person’s mental state and provide appropriate advice. Independent thinking and the ability to generate ideas are also important in leadership and creative fields. This is because humans can express their perspectives and personal ideas naturally and fluently. A study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour in 2026 compared 9,198 individuals and artificial intelligence models in terms of creativity. According to the results, the average creative thinking score of humans was 78.26, while that of artificial intelligence was 77.90. This demonstrates that the uniqueness of human thought and creative potential remain important even in an era of advanced artificial intelligence technology.
In conclusion, artificial intelligence has a significant impact on human activities. However, certain skills can be performed without the involvement of technological advancements. Therefore, despite the ongoing development of artificial intelligence, human skills and human labor will continue to retain their importance in the future.
Teshayeva Dilnura Oybekovna was born on September 7, 2009. She is currently a second-year student at Karakul Academic Lyceum in Bukhara Region.
Throughout her educational journey, she has developed a particular interest in learning foreign languages, Uzbek language and literature, journalism, reading, and scientific and creative activities.
During her academic studies, she has obtained several national certificates in different subjects. In particular, she holds a B2-level certificate in English, an A-level certificate in Uzbek language, a B-level certificate in Mathematics, and a C+ level certificate in History.
Furthermore, she has participated in the regional stage of the Uzbek Language and Literature Olympiad. She also actively participates in various reading competitions, continuously striving to expand her knowledge and develop her intellectual abilities.
References:
- Wang, D., Huang, D., Shen, H., & Uzzi, B. (2026). A large-scale comparison of divergent creativity in humans and large language models. Nature Human Behaviour, 10(3), 531–540.
- Lam, R., Sanchez-Gonzalez, A., Willson, M., et al. (2023). Learning skillful medium-range global weather forecasting. Science.
- UNESCO. (2022). Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.